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  Welcome to Bala
Bala is a historic market town and resides within the boundaries of Snowdonia National Park (designated an area of outstanding natural beauty).
This being ‘Tomen y Bala’ a typical large Norman castle mound or "motte" which was located at one end of the town and is now accessible as a public garden.
Bala, a town steeped in history, was founded by Royal Charter around 1310 by Roger de Mortimer in order to tame the rebellious locals in the Penllyn District - Penllyn means ‘top’ or ‘head’ of the lake.
www.bala.wel.sh   (825 words)

  
 Tomen y Bala Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The geological fault which contains Bala Lake and the Dee and Wnion valleys is a significant feature of North Welsh geography which came to play an important role in movement and control within the country.
Bala is likely to have been the maerdref or administrative center of the commote of Tryweryn, and it was still fortified in 1202, when Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, who was extending his power towards Powys, drove out Elis ap Madog, Lord of Penllyn.
From the top of the mound it is possible to appreciate the typical grid plan of the streets and the regular burgage plots (property) which still dictate the layout of the center of the town.
www.castlewales.com /bala.html   (305 words)

  
 Bala, Gwynedd - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It lies at the north end of Bala Lake, 17 miles (27 km) north-east of Dolgellau, with a population (2001 census) of 1,980.
The large stone built theological college (Coleg Y Bala) of the Calvinistic Methodists and the grammar school, which was founded in 1712, are the chief features, together with the statue of the Rev. Thomas Charles (1755-1814), the theological writer, to whom was largely due the foundation of the British and Foreign Bible Society.
Coleg Y Bala is at the top of the hill on the road towards Llyn Celyn.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bala,_Gwynedd   (560 words)

  
 Bala, Gwynedd from Carm1.co.uk - The Photographic Guide to Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Abersoch, Bala, Bangor, Barmouth, Beddgelert, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Caernarfon, Criccieth, Dolgellau, Harlech, Llanberis, Llanrug, Porthmadog, Portmeirion, Pwllheli, Snowdonia, Tywyn
Bala Lake Railway - The railway between Bala and Dolgellau was built by the Bala & Dolgelley Railway Company (which used the English spelling for the latter place), and opened in 1868.
Bala Sailing Club - The Club is set on the NE end of Bala Lake giving access to one of the most picturesque sailing waters in Wales.
www.carm1.co.uk /bala/index.htm   (362 words)

  
 Bala Backpacker's Hostel: Wales - Accommodation for All Sports
Bala Backpackers is friendly Hostel-Style Budget Accommodation offering 27 Economical and Comfortable single beds in an early 1800's Character Building, located in a quiet, sunny chapel square, in the bustling market town of Bala, Mid North Wales.
Bala Backpackers has 3 x four-bedded bays and 3 x five-bedded bays, and can accommodate most combinations of the male/female ratio, with the use of partitions.
Bala is rich in Welsh culture and attracts Walkers, Cyclists, Anglers, Golfers, Artists, Bird-Watchers and people trying other traditional rural Country Pursuits, and is good for studying Geology.
www.bala-backpackers.co.uk   (207 words)

  
 Hotels in Bala Wales accommodation - Bala hotels accommodation in Wales UK
Bala has one single main street and is a popular stopping place for travellers on their way from north-west England to the Welsh coast.
Bala's great attraction is Bala Lake, the largest natural body of water in Wales, much used by watersports enthusiasts who benefit from the winds sweeping through the surrounding mountain valley.
Bala has a range of shopping facilities including Monday market, two supermarkets, bakeries, several high class butchers, chemists, high street banking, and a public library.
www.kayukay.co.uk /balahotels.html   (492 words)

  
 Tytandderwen Caravan Park - Accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales
Tytandderwen is a small family run touring and camping park on a level field with all modern facilities, toilets, washbasins, showers, washing up sink, chemical disposal point, disabled toilet and shower, mother/father and child room, laundry, electric hook-up, children's play area, pool room, dog walk and fish on farm.
Bala lake is four and a half miles long (Llyn Tegid) and popular for water sports.
Bala lake's narrow train follows the lake shore and is good way to enjoy the lake and scenery.
www.tytandderwen.co.uk   (146 words)

  
 Penbryn B and B farmhouse near Bala Wales
We are within an hour's spectacular drive of most of the coastal resorts of Mid and North Wales, not to mention the innumerable beauty spots and magnificent views within the interior of this beautiful region.
Bala boasts it’s own lake - Bala Lake or Llyn Tegid, the largest natural lake in Wales, alongside which runs a charming narrow-gauge steam railway.
The Bala region is brimming with outdoor activities.
www.balawales.com /penbryn   (541 words)

  
 Bala Lake Railway: Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Bala Lake Railway (Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid) offers a delightful 9 mile return journey alongside Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid), through the beautiful and natural Snowdonia National Park.
At Bala Station there is limited roadside car parking with large Car Parks in the town centre, about half a mile walk away.
Access is available to the lake shore at various points for swimming, fishing or simply lazing by the waterside.
www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk   (275 words)

  
 Bala accommodtion North Wales
Situated in one of the most beautiful corners of Wales just outside Bala in a small Historic village of Frongoch.
Bala is also the ideal base from which to explore the various attractions of North and Mid-Wales.
Within an hour's drive of here you can be at the coast of Conwy or Harlech, visit the beautiful village of Portmeirion, shop in the stunning towns, visit Bangor or Chester City.or be high up a mountain enjoying the solitude and stunning views.
www.snowdoniafrongoch.co.uk   (261 words)

  
 Self-catering at Bryn Teg
Superior Self-Catering accommodation for two in the Snowdonia national park at Bryn Teg, Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales.
It enjoys an elevated position, overlooking parts of Bala, the Upper Dee Valley with the Berwyn mountain range in the distance.
Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) is 5 minutes walk away providing fishing and a host of waterborne activities.
www.bryntegbala.co.uk /index.html   (212 words)

  
 Bala Information Online - guide and directory for Bala,gwynedd,UK with tourist information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
If you live and work in Bala, Send your news items to us; whether it is entertainment, sports, business or community related.
If you are looking for accommodation we have Bala hotels and UK bed and breakfasts plus UK cottages and self catering holiday accommodation as well as directories for Camping and Caravan Parks.
Bala Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Bala.
www.britinfo.net /index_Bala.htm   (542 words)

  
 Bala, Wales
Wales > Gwynedd, Wales > Wales Northern > Snowdownia
On the eastern edge of Snowdonia the A 4212 leads to Bala Lake, with the little market town of Bala (pop.
Its main attractions are the 4mi/6km long lake, which offers ideal conditions for sailing and angling, and the Bala Lake Railway, a narrow-gauge railroad which runs along the shore of the lake.
www.planetware.com /wales/bala-w-gwy-wbb.htm   (90 words)

  
 Jobs in Bala on ClickAJob.co.uk - UK job search engine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Bala Jobs all over UK Whatever the job, wherever it is based, online recruitment site ClickAJob can help you find it with thousands of jobs available in Bala in all sectors online at anytime.
Based in the heart of the community, this award winning food retail chain is looking to recruit ambitious and enthusiastic Managers who wish to play a crucial role in the development of the business.
A chef is required for a lovely hotel in Bala, Wales, This hotel is looking for a chef who will work well with the existing team.
www.clickajob.co.uk /job_location/Bala_Jobs.html   (721 words)

  
 The Bala Lake Hotel, Bala, Gwynedd
There is an outdoor-unheated swimming pool.Nearby is the narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway, the National White Water Centre, sailing, canoeing, fishing, horse-riding, golf, ten-pin bowling, a leisure centre with heated pool and a cinema.
In the Snowdonia area are rock climbing, pony trekking, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, a high ropes course, slate mines and the Centre for Alternative Technology.
The six partners of The Bala Lake Hotel, Fach Ddeiliog are from different Christian traditions and welcome all who wish to visit.
www.s-h-systems.co.uk /hotels/balalake.html   (828 words)

  
 Bala Venues, Conference Meeting Rooms, Team Building, Room Hire, Accommodation, Coach, Car & Limousine Hire Services | ...
Bala Venue finding and Meeting Room Hire Sourcing the right venue or meeting room at the right price can be a daunting task, that's where we excel.
Bala Limousine Hire Want to travel in style we have over 600 American stretch Limousine companies available across the UK including companies that cover the Bala area.
Bala Corporate Accommodation We specialise in negotiating low rates for corporate clients requiring 50+ nights accommodation anywhere in the UK including Bala.
www.ukcorporatesolutions.com /services/city/486.htm   (930 words)

  
 Glanllyn Lodge, Bala, Gwynedd - Wales-Breaks.co.uk
Glanllyn Lodge is centrally heated and double glazed with all rooms on ground level, comprising of an ensuite double bedroom, a twin and a single bedroom with a pull out guest bed for 6th person if necessary.
Occupants have access to 16 acres of parkland with mature trees and a meandering river and lake foreshore on which there is camping and caravanning during the Summer months.
There are plenty of local walks and the small market town of Bala is 3 miles away.
www.wales-breaks.co.uk /PropDetails.cfm?PropID=3707   (178 words)

  
 Bala White Lion Royal Hotel. Terrific Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
This Bala hotel is ideally located for activities in and around the Gwynedd region and offers a sound range of travel opportunities.
The White water rafting centre is nearby, we are one of the closest hotels.
Immediately after your hotel booking request is made, you will receive an email confirmation from the property confirming your guest reservation along with all the details you may need including the hotel phone number and address.
www.room4u.org.uk /hotel-a121829-bala.htm   (321 words)

  
 Y Stabal - Your perfect holiday home in Wales - The Stable
Only a mile from Bala Lake and close to Bala Lake Narrow Gauge Railway, Y Stabal is set within the stunning scenery of the Aran and Arenig mountains.
Being on the peaceful outskirts of Llanuwchllyn its village facilities, inlcuding village pub serving excellent food, and grocery/post office are within a 10 minute walk of the cottage.
The Bala area of North Wales offers an abundance of walks and plenty of relaxation, alternatively plenty of water sports for those who prefer an action-packed holiday.
www.y-stabal.co.uk   (519 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast or Self-catering Cottage, Snowdonia National Park, Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales
Bala is located in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, UK Green Dragon Award
Abercelyn is well situated to take advantage of the various activities on offer around Bala, in the Snowdonia National Park, and in particular the outstanding local water-sports facilities and un-crowded walking in three mountain ranges, with the Aran ridge nearby.
The area offers many possibilities for outdoor activities including whitewater rafting at the nearby National Whitewater Centre (Canolfan Tryweryn) canoeing and sailing on Lake Bala, mountain biking at several centres, including the internationally known Coed y Brenin.
www.abercelyn.co.uk   (639 words)

  
 Bwch yn Uchaf - Camping and Caravan Park - Llanuwchllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales
This one acre park (and overspill field), is situated in the Snowdonia National Park on the quiet outskirts of the village of Llanuwchllyn and is surrounded by stunning scenery.
It is located in a large valley overlooked by the Aran and Arenig mountains and is only one mile from Bala Lake, the largest natural Lake in Wales.
The nearby Bala Lake Narrow Gauge Steam Railway is popular with visitors of all ages and exclusive weekly tickets are available.
www.bwch-yn-uchaf.co.uk   (274 words)

  
 Rhyd Y Defaid Farm, Bala, Gwynedd
Bala is best known as the Watersports centre of North Wales and walking holidays in the Arenig, Berwyn and Aran mountain ranges.
We are just one mile from the National White Water centre which is recognised as one of the World's leading Canoe slalom and wild water courses, you too can experience the thrill of white water by 'riding the rapids' in one of the centre's rafts.
The Farm is signposted on the left in Frongoch Village, turn left by red Post Box and follow the signs to the farm.
www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/rhyd.html   (348 words)

  
 Fedw Self Catering Farm Cottage near Bala Gwynedd
Situated near the town of Bala within the Snowdonia National Park - North Wales, surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views of Bala Lake and miles of open countryside, Fedw Self Catering Farm Cottage offers quality, comfortable holiday accommodation reflected by the Wales Tourist Board 4 Star grading.
Fedw Farm Cottage is set in its own 60 acres of hillside sheep grazing land, where visitors are welcome to roam the farmland.
Bala, on the shore of the largest natural lake in Wales (Llyn Tegid - Bala Lake) is often termed the 'Gateway to Snowdonia' and is located conveniently for access to all of Snowdonia' many attractions from mountains to coast.
www.bala.wel.sh /fedw.html   (279 words)

  
 Cyngor Gwynedd : Twristiaeth : Llety
The accommodation consists of a family room which has 1 double, 1 3/4 and room for a 3rd bed or cot and 1 double, all having...
Quiet village location near Bala Lake and narrow gauge steam railway.
Cosy cottage in quiet location within easy walking distance of Bala Lake and Town.
www.gwynedd.gov.uk /DATLlety/search.asp?Keywords=Bala   (149 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast in and around Bala - North Wales
This old, beautifully furnished country house, with its 9 acres of lawns and woodlands, overlooks Bala Lake, one mile from Bala itself.
Llys Gwynedd is a friendly and comfortable accommodation, a real "home from home" where you are assured a warm Welsh welcome.
Close to Bala town centre and easy walk to the lake shore.
www.bala-snowdonia.com /bed_&_breakfast.htm   (275 words)

  
 Bala Hôtels - Hôtel Logement à Bala | Wales Royaume-Uni
Bala Hôtels - Hôtel Logement à Bala
This elegant hotel is located high on the hillsides of the peaceful Berwyn Mountain Range within the 24,000 Vyrnwy Estate (pronounced 'Vern-wee') and commands panoramic views of the beautiful lake and (Hotel is 11.9 miles from Bala - in the town of Llanwddyn) (3 Étoile)
With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Bala, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your Wales visit.
www.simplehotels.com /fr/gb/bala   (250 words)

  
 Felindre Bed & Breakfast near Bala - North Wales
FELINDRE BED AND BREAKFAST is the ideal setting for your stay, whilst you explore Bala and the surrounding area.
Felindre is approximately 6 miles from the historic market town of Bala, in the small village of Llanuwchllyn, at the head of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid).
Here you can enjoy splendid views which are second to none, overlooking the lake as well as the Aran and Arenig mountains.
www.balawales.com /felindre   (347 words)

  
 Bala Gwynedd Wales United Kingdom Europe Regional
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Powys County TimesBig cat hot spot in Mid WalesPowys County Times, UK - Dec 8, 2006Most sightings are in Powys, Denbighshire and Gwynedd.
BBC programme maker Aled Jones has collated more than 100 sightings in Mid and north Wales in 18...
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Wales/Gwynedd/Bala   (92 words)

  
 Bala Series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In geology, the Bala Series is a group of dark slates and sandstones with beds of limestone which occurs in the neighborhood of Bala, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom.
The Bala limestone is from 20 to 40 ft. thick, and is recognizable over most of North Wales; it is regarded as the equivalent of the Coniston Limestone of the Lake District.
The series in the type area consists of the Hirnant limestone, a thin inconstant bed, which is separated by 1400 ft. of slates from the BaJa limestone, below this are more slates and volcanic rocks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bala_Series   (352 words)

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